The Pyrotechnist's Treasury
The Pyrotechnist's Treasury

Author: Thomas Kentish

Publisher: Stephen Ashley

Published: 2012-11

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1480221635

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The Pyrotechnist's Treasury: A Guide to Making Fireworks and Pyrotechnics A Classic Guide to the Making of Fireworks and Pyrotechnics: Includes; Roman Candles: Rockets: Tourbillions: Crackers: Maroons: Lances: Shells: Montgolfier Balloons: Winged Rockets: Bursting Fire: Starting Fire: Wheel and Fixed Case: Squib and Serpent: Pinwheel: Saxon: 'The extensive use of these colours, from their beauty and variety, for stars and lancework, has very materially altered the class of fireworks, and necessitates the employment of an enormous quantity of quick-match. The preparation of this is one of the most disagreeable parts of Pyrotechny, besides demanding a great amount of manipulative skill. Most amateurs are deterred from attempting to manufacture it, and so have to content themselves with only the simplest pieces'. If you have an interest in pyrotechnics and their history then this publication is a gold mine of information, and is a must have for fireworks enthusiasts and historians.

Military Pyrotechnics
Military Pyrotechnics

Author: Ajoy K. Bose

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021-12-13

Total Pages: 637

ISBN-13: 1000468488

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This book covers military pyrotechnics characteristics, sensitivity, combustion, performance parameters, ingredients and their behaviour, various pyrotechnic compositions and their manufacturing methods, filling, pressing and assembly of ammunition and so forth. Divided into two broader sections, namely military pyrotechnic compositions and military pyrotechnic ammunitions and devices, it provides full spectrum of military pyrotechnics and a guide for all personnel involved with management of military pyrotechnic ammunitions and devices in design, production, inspection, training, and use. Features: Answers "know what", "know why "and "know how" of pyrotechnic compositions and pyrotechnic ammunitions and devices Explains various concepts and mechanisms of the military pyrotechnics Deliberates on role and characteristics of pyrotechnic compositions and its classification Discusses various factors affecting performance and some differences in military pyrotechnics Describes various methods of initiation of ignition in ammunition Elucidates basic requirements of pyrotechnic ammunitions, its development and life cycle of ammunition lots Provides classification, division, shelf life, compatibility and nomenclature of ammunitions and devices Reviews test/proof requirements of ammunitions and devices, deployment and functioning, defect classification, sampling plan and acceptance criteria Explores latest trends in 'green pyrotechnics' for environment- friendly military pyrotechnics

The Pyrotechnist's Treasury - The Complete Art of Making Fireworks
The Pyrotechnist's Treasury - The Complete Art of Making Fireworks

Author: Thomas Kentish

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-01-14

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1447482832

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Originally published in 1878, this classic book contains a wealth of information on the subject of making fireworks, and will prove to be a very interesting read for anyone with an interest in the history of the subject. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

A Professional’s Guide To Pyrotechnics
A Professional’s Guide To Pyrotechnics

Author: John Donner

Publisher: Paladin Press

Published: 1997-05-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780873649292

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This book offers a well-rounded selection of reliable, well-researched formulas for the most popular exploding fireworks, including M80s, cherry bombs, ash cans, chasers, globe torpedoes, Knallkorpers, aerial bombs, cracker balls, Flashcrackas and more. For academic study only.

Incendiary Art
Incendiary Art

Author: Kevin Salatino

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 1998-01-15

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 0892364173

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Festivities such as those exalting the court of Louis XIV, the celebration of James II's London coronation, and the commemoration of the peace celebrations of 1749 at The Hague culminated in dazzling pyrotechnical displays. These were in turn reproduced as prints, paintings, and narrative descriptions. This unique book examines the propagandistic and rhetorical functions these printed records came to serve as vehicles of aesthetic, cultural, and emotional significance.

The Chemistry of Fireworks
The Chemistry of Fireworks

Author: Michael S Russell

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Published: 2007-10-31

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 184755203X

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For centuries fireworks have been a source of delight and amazement in cultures around the world. But what produces their dazzling array of effects? This book takes you behind the scenes to explore the chemistry and physics behind the art of pyrotechnics. Topics covered include history and characteristics of gunpowder; principles behind each of the most popular firework types: rockets, shells, fountains, sparklers, bangers, roman candles and wheels; special effects, including sound effects, coloured smokes and electrical firing; firework safety for private use and displays; and firework legislation. The Chemistry of Fireworks is aimed at students with A level qualifications or equivalent. The style is concise and easy to understand, and the theory of fireworks is discussed in terms of well-known scientific concepts wherever possible. It will also be a useful source of reference for anyone studying pyrotechnics as applied to fireworks. Review Extracts "a worthwhile addition to the pyrotechnist's library" Fireworks "a useful source of information which makes absorbing reading."" Angewandte Chemie, International Edition.

The Pyrotechnist's Treasury - Or, Complete Art of Making Fireworks - The Original Classic Edition
The Pyrotechnist's Treasury - Or, Complete Art of Making Fireworks - The Original Classic Edition

Author: Thomas Kentish

Publisher: Emereo Publishing

Published: 2013-03-18

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9781486444397

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Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of The Pyrotechnist's Treasury - Or, Complete Art of Making Fireworks. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Thomas Kentish, which is now, at last, again available to you. Get the PDF and EPUB NOW as well. Included in your purchase you have The Pyrotechnist's Treasury - Or, Complete Art of Making Fireworks in EPUB AND PDF format to read on any tablet, eReader, desktop, laptop or smartphone simultaneous - Get it NOW. Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside The Pyrotechnist's Treasury - Or, Complete Art of Making Fireworks: Look inside the book: For this purpose it is advisable to keep either inPg 12 a wide-mouthed bottle, and to set the bottle in a gallipot containing a little water; the brush, a camel's-hair pencil, or very small sash-tool with 1?3 of the bristles cut away on each side, to render it flat, can then be kept in the water, when not in use; this will prevent it, on the one hand, from becoming dry and hard; and, on the other, from getting clogged and swollen. ...Slip b uponPg 36 a, and push them into the case, so that the interval between the two reaches within about 1?2 an inch of one end of the case; slightly draw out b, to leave a neck, or hollow, round which to form the choke; fix a staple, or screw-eye in a post: tie to it one end of a piece of cord, about a yard long, and 1?10 of an inch thick; fasten the other end round the middle of a stick, for a handle; take hold of the stick with the right hand; hold the case in the left; pass the cord round the space left vacant and gradually tighten it, turning the case round and round, so as to pinch it in equally on all sides, till it assumes the shape of fig.